2000 Mercury Cougar vs. 1988 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 2000 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 GMC Jimmy (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 GMC Jimmy (313 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Cougar. 1988 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 2000 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Cougar | 1988 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Mercury | GMC |
| Model | Cougar | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
